Industrial Engineer

Job in Cape Town, 7100, South Africa

Listing for: ManpowerGroup

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-19

Job specializations:

Accounting
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk
Finance & Banking
Financial Reporting, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk

Position: Job Title:Industrial Engineer
Detail:
Reconciliations & Analysis

Perform complex reconciliations for local and foreign supplier accounts.

Investigate, resolve, and document reconciling items and long-outstanding queries.

Manage supplier contracts and settlement reconciliations.

Prepare consumption reports and capture consignment stock settlements.

Update pricing information within SAP.

Oversee the clearing of GR/IR accounts and ensure timely invoice matching.

Generate monthly reconciliation tracking schedules.

Accounts Payable Processing & Reporting

Review and process non-standard expenses, including debit orders, credit card statements, rentals, fuel, and recurring expenses.

Process one-time supplier transactions and clear outstanding items.

Prepare regular reports including:
Vendor ageing reports with commentary. GR/IR accrual reports. Reconciliation completion dashboards.

Support month-end reporting and accounts payable close activities.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Serve as the escalation point for complex supplier queries and payment issues.

Liaise with Procurement, Receiving, Operations, and Finance teams to resolve discrepancies.

Ensure supporting documentation is complete and audit-ready.

Assist with supplier onboarding and validate supplier master data.

Compliance & Process Improvement

Ensure compliance with company financial policies and internal controls.

Maintain accurate supplier master data, including banking details and payment terms.

Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and efficiencies.

Support internal and external audit requirements.

Minimum Requirements

Diploma in Bookkeeping, Accounting, Finance, or an equivalent qualification.

Minimum 5 years' experience in Accounts Payable/Creditors.

At least 2 years' experience handling complex reconciliations and supplier query resolution.

SAP experience will be highly advantageous.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and advanced formulas.

Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and bookkeeping principles.